And Easter is a good time for us to renew our practice of this ancient prayer.
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Living our best ‘Catholic story’ in 2024
This is the beautiful story that we have inherited as Catholics and the story that we have become a part of in our baptism.
Continue readingCoronavirus: The latest updates from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and our parish
As certain restrictions have been lifted and others re-imposed, all parishes and pastors are to implement the new guidelines with prudence, following public health precautions, and with the safety and wellbeing of their parishioners in mind.
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Holiness, God’s answer to hate
Let us try to deepen our devotion to our American saints, who are our true spiritual ancestors, and they can help us to know God’s will as we continue the church’s mission of spreading the Gospel in America.
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On Inauguration Day, Archbishop Gomez calls for national unity, healing
I look forward to working with President Biden and his administration and the new Congress. As with every administration, there will be areas where we agree and work closely together and areas where we will have principled disagreement and strong opposition.
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Our urgent duty
These are people who’ve been driven from their homes. By war and persecution, by social chaos and economic distress.
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St. Joseph and 2020
By Archbishop José H. Gomez As 2020 comes to an end, we know that sadly the trials and challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic will not. For me, and I know for many of you, this long year has brought […]
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Mother of healing and hope
Especially in this moment, we need to take to heart those words of healing and hope that she spoke to St. Juan Diego: “Do not fear any sickness or suffering. Am I not here, I who am your Mother? Are you not in my shadow, under my protection? Am I not your health?”
Continue readingStatement of U.S. Bishops’ president on George Floyd and the protests in American cities
I am praying for George Floyd and his loved ones, and on behalf of my brother bishops, I share the outrage of the black community and those who stand with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and across the country.
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Guidelines released for L.A. Catholic churches to reopen
On Tuesday night (May 26), the archdiocese released guidelines for churches to reopen. As soon as we have safety measures approved by our regional auxiliary bishop, we will reopen.
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